Ahidus (), also sometimes called ahidous, haidous, tahidoust or hidoussi, is a Berbers style of collective performance in Morocco. It is the traditional dance in many Berbers tribes and is known to be the favorite entertainment of these tribes.
The initial formation of the dance was done by making a closed circle which indicated the unity between the performers in particular and the inhabitants of the tribe in general. The leader of the dance would stand in the middle and lead the group.
An important aspect of Ahidus which did not change through the years is the traditional uniform. For men, it mostly is a white djellaba and a turban as symbols of peace. As for women, they were free to wear either white or colourful coupled with silver jewellery.
Ahidus dances are considered an expression of victory after a conflict or war.
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